Designating February 18, 2013, as "Veterans Visibility Day".
Whereas, From the Revolutionary War, which gave America its
identity as a free and democratic nation, to this moment, America's
men and women have always risen to the call of duty in order to
defend and preserve our freedom and help maintain freedom
throughout the world; and
Whereas, Per capita, more citizens from West Virginia have
served in our nation's armed forces than from any other state. We
are proud of our citizens who, despite danger, have done what they
must for peace and freedom; and
Whereas, Through wars, conflicts and the threat of terror,
thousands of West Virginians have paid the ultimate price for
freedom with their lives and thousands more have been wounded in
battle; and
Whereas, The Senate is proud to honor those currently serving
in harm's way in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other countries all over
the world to protect democracy from the threat of terror; and
Whereas, It is always important that we honor the many brave
West Virginians who have faced the enemy, been wounded and even given their lives not only for our freedom, but for freedom around
the world; therefore, be itResolved by the Senate:That the Senate hereby designates February 18, 2013, as
"Veterans Visibility Day"; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Senate expresses its sincere
gratitude to all veterans and those men and women currently serving
in the armed forces to protect our freedom; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Department of Veterans'
Assistance.